The purpose of the Ronald L. Peterson Freshman Scholarship is to provide recognition for outstanding academic achievement by the son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a Towson University alumna/us entering Towson University from high school as a full-time baccalaureate degree candidate. Alumni status of the parent or grandparent will be verified by the Office of Alumni Relations.
Two scholarships for $1000.00 will be awarded annually.
The selected recipient or a designee is expected to attend a recognition event in the fall.
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for the scholarship:
The applicant must be a child or grandchild
of a Towson alumna/us. Applicants must be graduating high
school seniors who have been admitted to and plan to attend
Towson University the following fall as full-time degree
candidates. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50
or higher from grades 9 through 12 and/or a combined SAT score
of 1500 or better (on all three parts of the SAT) and/or a composite ACT score of 21 or better, and must be enrolled full-time at Towson University for the upcoming
term. Special consideration will be given for a student considering the study of education.
Along with the completed application form , applications must include:
A resume detailing extracurricular activities, community
service and employment.
An official high school transcript (this is a transcript that is received by the Alumni Office in a sealed envelope with a signature on the outside of the envelope).
An academic letter of recommendation from a faculty member, guidance counselor or administrator from the applicant’s
high school on letterhead or from their school e-mail account..
A non-academic letter of recommendation (e.g. employer, scoutmaster, pastor, rabbi).
A typed essay of at least 500 words on "Why I Chose Towson University".
Scholarship recipients may be called on by the Towson University Alumni Association to assist with programs and events during the academic year.
Applications and Deadline
Scholarship applications must be fully completed in order to be considered. All applications must be neatly printed in black ink or typed, submitted in a sealed envelope, and postmarked no later than
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